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5 cents 1917
1917
The 5 cents 1917 is a 1917 silver coin from the Royal Canadian Mint, weighing 0.0376 troy ounces (1.17 g) at .925 purity. It is part of the George V Era (1911-1936) series. It was produced with a mintage of 5,521,373. Based on current silver spot prices, its precious metal content is worth approximately $3.48 CAD.
Metal
Silver (.925 pure)
Weight
0.0376 oz (1.17 g)
Mintage
5,521,373
Diameter
15.5 mm
Edge
Reeded
Finish
Circulation
Series
George V Era (1911-1936)
Obverse
Sir E. Bertram Mackennal
Reverse
Leonard Charles Wyon
Rarity
Rare
Est. Value
$6.70
Status
Available
Live Melt Value
$3.48 CAD
$2.54 USD
Spot Silver
$100.12/oz
CAD per troy oz
Mint Price
N/A
As issued
Premium
Over melt
Mint SRP as of last update. Visit mint.ca for current pricing.
Collector Value by Grade
| VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $4 | $5 | $7 | $12 | $26 | $56 | $72 | $110 | $211 | $447 | $1,390 | $2,790 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "5 CENTS CANADA 1917". 15.5 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver).